A sedentary lifestyle is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases, including hypertension and diabetes. If your lifestyle involves a lot of sitting, researchers now suggest taking miniature breaks to counter the effects. Recent test found that sitting for more than six hours a day in childhood and continuing this habit into adulthood could […]
Preeclampsia is a solemn pregnancy complication that affects approximately 10% of pregnant women and increases the risk of hypertension, stroke, premature birth and maternal death. Scientists have found that a basic, routine blood test performed on women going into labor can predict their risk of preeclampsia. Scientists presented a groundbreaking discovery at the ANESTHESILOGY 2024 […]
A recent study warns that the way you position your arm when measuring blood pressure makes a “huge difference” in the diagnosis of hypertension. Researchers examined common arm positioning and found that incorrect positioning often leads to inflated readings, which can result in the misdiagnosis of hypertension in millions of Americans. According to the guidelines, […]
Novel leaflet in Rheumatologypublished by Oxford University Press states that consuming more caffeine may improve heart health. Vascular diseases, damage to blood vessels and their consequences, heart attack and stroke, are among the main causes of death in the general population. In patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, this risk […]
A balanced diet moneyed in plant-based nutrients is key not only to reducing the risk of diabetes but also to controlling blood sugar levels in people with the condition. But could the aquatic plant be used as a treatment for diabetes? Scientists have found that supplementing with Mankai, a cultivated duckweed, after meals can lend […]
Hypertension is linked to several grave health problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. Scientists now emphasize that using appropriate medications to control hypertension is key not only to preventing cardiovascular disease, but also to reducing the risk of developing dementia. Untreated high blood pressure is associated with a 42% increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s […]
Impoverished sleep is known to escalate the risk of diabetes complications, but can too much sleep be harmful? In diabetic patients, both too little and too much sleep can damage petite blood vessels, researchers say. Microvascular complications are common, long-term problems associated with diabetes that affect the petite blood vessels. These complications typically include retinopathy […]
